These are tiny, clumping leaf succulents, usally slow-growing and just generally gorgeous. The genus is a bit bewildering, with the species usually having several scientific names. But at present, there are 28 recognized species, mostly from South Africa, as well as natural hybrids.
Supposedly, they are easy to grow as long as they are in free-draining gritty substrate. Like haworthias, they are compact growers and do not need unreasonable amounts of space, especially since you will have to keep them indoors in the winter.
Adromischus marianiae fa herrei (LC)
Adromischus cristatus (LC)
A. cristatus growing in Zone 14. |
SANBI said the Threatened Species Programme is currently systematically completing full assessments for all taxa with an automated status. In any case, these plants are easy to find in nurseries specializing in succulent plants. They are more or less easy to propagate from leaves and cuttings. Make sure you get rooted offsets or seedlings.
A. marianiae "Little Crusty Sphaeroid" |
A. marianiae "Little Sphaeroid," red |
A. marianiae herrei "Lime Drops" |
Adromischus marianniae herrei "Butternut" |
Adromischus umbraticola ssp. ramosus |
Related reading: SANBI Red List
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